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Alwilda
Pronounced al-WIL-duh /ælˈwɪldə/Medium
Meaning: Alwilda is a form of Alvilda or Alfhild, from the Old Norse elements alfr, 'elf', and hildr, 'battle', so a 'battle-elf' or supernatural warrior. It is the name of a legendary Scandinavian princess said to have turned pirate. The spelling reached America through Northern European lines.Low
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History & Origin
Alwilda is a form of Alvilda or Alfhild, from the Old Norse alfr, 'elf', and hildr, 'battle'. The legendary Alwilda, a princess turned pirate captain, gave the name a romantic aura. It saw quiet American use around the turn of the twentieth century.
It was never common, a couple dozen girls a year at most around the nineteen-teens, and it faded quickly. A girl given it then would be a great-grandmother now, and it reads as a rare old heritage name rather than a current choice.
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- ★Alwilda (legendary)a legendary Scandinavian princess said to have become a pirate captain
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Alwilda mean?
It's a form of Alvilda or Alfhild, from Old Norse meaning 'elf' and 'battle'.
How do you pronounce Alwilda?
It's said al-WIL-duh /ælˈwɪldə/, three syllables, stress on the middle.
Is Alwilda a boy or girl name?
Alwilda is used as a girl's name.
Is Alwilda a popular name?
No, it was always rare, an old heritage name seen only slightly in the early twentieth century.